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Conference netcad::hub_mgnt

Title:DEChub/HUBwatch/PROBEwatch CONFERENCE
Notice:Firmware -2, Doc -3, Power -4, HW kits -5, firm load -6&7
Moderator:NETCAD::COLELLADT
Created:Wed Nov 13 1991
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:4455
Total number of notes:16761

1447.0. "Hub console question" by ODIF11::LICATA () Tue Sep 20 1994 00:36

    I am having a problem accessing the console port on a 
    DEChub900, it is not responding to a directly connected terminal.
    
    I have tried multiple different cables and combinations with
    no luck. The basic 9 pin mmj with a decconnect cable to a vt320
    produces no results at 4800 or 9600 baud.  
    
    All modules have been removed from the hub, the power has been 
    cycled (many times :). 
    
    Is there some lockout switch or something I'm missing.
    The LED appears to be working correctly. It identifies the power level
    and the modules in the hub when they are plugged it. 
    The LED shows a blank IP address. 
     
    I'm trying to set the IP address of the Hub so I can use Hubwatch 
    to manage the hub and its modules. 
    
    Is there any other way to get access to the hub console functions. 
    via a terminal server or repeater ?
    
    
    Thanks in advance
    
    Jim
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1447.1NETCAD::GALLAGHERTue Sep 20 1994 10:3621
From a coworker:

>The only thing I can think of is to recheck the following:
>
>	- There are 2 ports on the vt320 which a 6pin MMJ connector fits. The
>          innermost port (one closest to the center) is the correct port.
>       - The connector is a 6pin MMJ <---> 8pin MJ8 type.
>	- Reset the vt320 and setup at 9600bd,8bits,no parity,1stop,flow off.

As for your other questions:

>    Is there some lockout switch or something I'm missing.
 
Nope.  It should be as simple as hooking up a terminal.

>    Is there any other way to get access to the hub console functions. 
>    via a terminal server or repeater ?

Nope.  You have to use the hub console to give the management module an
IP address.
							-Shawn
1447.2moreNETCAD::DOODYMichael DoodyTue Sep 20 1994 10:4910
>    I have tried multiple different cables and combinations with
>    no luck. The basic 9 pin mmj with a decconnect cable to a vt320
>    produces no results at 4800 or 9600 baud.  
    
    Also, On the Hub side, you want to connect the 8-pin mmj (not db-9). This is
    the one on the left. If you have the basic decconnect cable (6-pin both
    ends) you'll need an adapter to go from 8-pin to 6-pin like a H8584-AA.
    
    
    	md
1447.3Wrong portROGER::GAUDETBecause the Earth is 2/3 waterTue Sep 20 1994 11:135
You are connected to the wrong hub connector.  The setup port is the RJ45
connector on the left.  From a terminal you can use a BN24H crossover cable. 
This cable has an MMJ on one end (terminal) and an RJ45 on the other end (hub).

...Roger...
1447.4thanks ODIF11::LICATATue Sep 20 1994 13:303
    
    gee do I feel foolish ...